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Chain Necklaces For Sale
Style: Retro
Style: Medieval
Gold necklace, French, circa 1940.
Located in London, GB
Gold necklace. A yellow gold chain composed of extremely intricate woven wirework links with fine twist detail, to a smooth flowing tapered link chain, approximately 17" in length wi...
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1940s Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

14k Classic Three Row Panther Necklace with Diamond Stirrups, App. 0.40 tcw
Located in Southport, CT
14k yellow gold necklace. This classic necklace is a three row panther style link, which centers an opposing set of stirrups, set with round faceted diamonds, approximately 0.40 TCW. The necklace has a hidden box...
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20th Century Unknown Retro Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Solid 9ct Yellow Gold 11.2mm Byzantine Chain
Located in Birmingham, GB
Men's Solid 9ct Yellow Gold 11.2mm Byzantine Chain Introducing our Men's 9ct Yellow Gold 11.2mm Byzantine Chain - a bold and striking piece of jewellery that exudes luxury and sophi...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Byzantine Chain Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 1950s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Falling Braided Choker Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in 18 karat yellow gold, rhinoceros and eagle heads hallmarks. Elegant vintage gold necklace featuring a mesh of interwoven gold wires. The clasp is ratchet with 8 safety ca...
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1950s French Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1980s Sapphires 18 Karat Yellow Gold Curb Chain Choker Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Yellow gold choker necklace featuring a fine flattened gourmette link separated by 5 arabesque motifs and a gold disk, each set...
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1980s French Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 14k Gold Bead Necklace 14 inches
Located in beverly hills, CA
This timeless and elegant necklace featuring a bead design crafted from 14k yellow gold. The 4mm beads on this necklace catch the light, creating a playful shimmer that adds a touch ...
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1990s Retro Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Byzantine Style Chain
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Byzantine style chain in 14k gold weighing 13.5 grams and measuring 22 inches. With a rare square profile, this solid chain has a textured pattern achieved through meticulous...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Byzantine Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Retro Gold 14.5 Carat Natural Diamond & Ruby Sapphire Emerald Cabochon Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Magnificent 14.50 Carat Natural Colorless Round Brilliant Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald Cabochon necklace set in 18k Yellow Gold. The piece is set with 48 colorless Round B...
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1980s North American Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold

1960s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Retro Twisted Chain Long Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This long gold chain features a mesh of twisted gold wires and a spring-ring clasp. Width : 4 mm approximately, length : 73,5 cm approximately. Total weight of the jewel : 15,8 g approximately. Authentic antique jewelry - Work from the 1960s. Our opinion : A long, antique yellow gold necklace...
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1960s French Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Caliber Ruby Decorated Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 12.9 grams. Totally is diamond 0.55 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vvs-vs-s1 clarity. Totally is ruby 0.75 ct. Total lenght is chain 44....
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1980s European Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

8k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond Decorated Necklace
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 21 grams. Totally is diamond 1.70 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and vs-s1 clarity. Totally lenght is chain 30 cm. Please contact for any qu...
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2010s Turkish Retro Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Yellow Gold Rope Length Serpentine Necklace
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Serpentine Chain Necklace. The old-style chain is 2.5mm wide and rope length 33". Stamped near the clasp is 14KT MADE IN ITALY. The total gold weight of this nec...
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Japanese Coral, Diamonds, Onyx, 18kt Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE TO ITEMS WITH FIX PRICE, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Gorgeous vintage/retrò pendant necklace composed of elegant chain (length:72.50 cm) in 18kt rose gold embellished with coral and onyx rings...
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1970s Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18K Yellow Gold Cameo Pendant Italian Vintage Necklace, Curb Links, 44cm long.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This Italian vintage necklace is a treasure to behold: Crafted from 18K yellow gold, it features a stunning cameo pendant, that measures 18mm x 14mm & stamped 750 to the reserve. ...
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Tiffany & Co 18 Karat Yellow Gold Collar Mesh Necklace
Located in London, GB
A vintage Tiffany & Co 18 Karat Yellow Gold Collar Mesh Necklace, circa 1980. The necklace comprises of finely woven mesh gold which lies beautifully...
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1980s European Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Yellow Gold 12-stand Italian 1960's Choker Necklace, Ball & Curb Link Chains
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This magnificent 18K yellow gold retro Italian choker necklace is a statement piece... Featuring 12 strands of ball and curb link chains, this necklace is a genuine eye-catcher! ...
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

14k White Gold Diamond Fringed Necklace
Located in Southport, CT
14k white gold necklace. This gorgeous necklace contains alternating oval and round links, milgrain edged and set with round faceted diamonds. The center of the necklace is decorated...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Retro Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

18K Byzantine Gold Laurel Necklace
Located in Athens, GR
Daphne is an ancient Greek name meaning laurel. In Greek mythology, Daphne was a beautiful nymph whom the god of the sun, Apollo, fell in love with. Desperate to escape him, she turned herself into the famous laurel tree...
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2010s Greek Byzantine Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Ruby and Sapphire Heart Pendant
Located in Darnestown, MD
This pendant has three hearts in one. Within the outer gold heart is a ruby heart centered with a pearl. It reverses to a sapphire heart with pearl. The outer heart measures 1" tall ...
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1950s American Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

19kt gold chain with Pearls and Turquoise
Located in New Orleans, LA
Heavy, spectacular gold Byzantine complex chain in 19.02 high kt gold interspersed with creamy white oval cultured pearls and turquoise nuggets. The pearls have very faint blue/gold overtones and are a high luster. Pearls measure approximately 9mm x 8.65mm. Large turquoise nuggets vary in size with the largest measuring approximately 16.55mm x 15.50mm. The blue is an intense sky blue with black spiderweb veining. While the chain is of Portuguese manufacture the turquoise appears to be of high quality Arizona origin, it looks as if it could be Lander Blue...
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Mid-20th Century Portuguese Byzantine Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Gold

Versace Greca Mother of Pearl 18 Karat Rose Gold Necklace
Located in London, GB
A vintage Versace Greca mother of pearl 18 karat rose gold necklace This elegant disc necklace is from a discontinued design from Versace's 'Greca’ collection. Designed with two c...
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Early 2000s Unknown Retro Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Detachable Epaulettes- Handsewn using a Patented tech- Can be worn 4 diff ways
Located in Hamburg, DE
Detachable Epaulettes can be worn many different ways. It is a piece that will make you feel strong yet sexy warrior princess. This piece compared of 3 pieces 1- Epaulettes 2- Front and back chains attached as a long necklace 3- Only front to only back necklace...
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2010s Pakistani Medieval Chain Necklaces

Vintage Diamond Cartier Panthère Brick Link 18 Karat Yellow Gold Collar Necklace
Located in London, GB
A vintage diamond Cartier Panthère brick link 18 karat yellow gold collar necklace. The necklace comprises of a five row Cartier classic flat solid brick style links in 18 karat yellow gold, grain set to its centre with seventy six...
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1990s French Retro Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Coral, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro 13.30 Ct Diamond Fleur De Lys Curb 18 KT Platinum Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
This marvellous retro necklace is 1945 circa bearing Italian hallmarks of the era Constructed of solid 18 KT gold with a solid Platinum centre piece Fine curb chain with alternating ...
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1940s Italian Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

9K 375 Yellow Gold Anchor (Mariner) Links Vintage Chain, 53.5cm, Italy
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
9K Yellow Gold Anchor (Mariner) Links Chain, each link is measuring 4.5mm completed by solid spring ring clasp stamped 375 Length: 53.5cm Width: 2.5mm Total item's weight: 4....
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1970s Italian Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Two-Tone 18K 750 White & Yellow Gold Figaro Links Vintage Chain, 50.5cm, Italy.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Two-Tone 18K 750 White & Yellow Gold Figaro Links Chain, featuring alternating sizes of links, measuring 7mm (white gold) & 4mm (yellow gold), completed by solid parrot clasp, st...
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1980s Italian Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Vintage Snake Necklace 10k Yellow Gold 16" Choker Length Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish retro vintage snake chain crafted in 10 karat yellow gold (circa 1940s to 1950s). The stylish snake chain is supple to the touch and moves easily. Measuring 5mm wide the ch...
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Goossens for Chanel Byzantine Sautoir Necklace
Located in Riverdale, NY
Goossens for Chanel Byzantine sautoir necklace of five stations of supple woven snake chain loosely knotted with stations centered by large round ...
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1960s French Byzantine Vintage Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal

UnoAErre 18k Yellow Gold Unisex Serpent Link Chain Necklace
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This necklace is made of 18K yellow gold and features a classic serpent link chain design. The chain is 2.5mm wide and weighs 11.80 grams, making it a substantial piece that is not t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Retro Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 20th Century 18 Karat Yellow Gold Double Jaseron Mesh Chain Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Chain in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. This magnificent antique chain in yellow gold features a double jaseron mesh. The clasp is a spring ring. Dimensions : Length : 5...
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20th Century French Retro Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ancient Byzantine Coin 22k Gold Reversible Spinner Pendant Necklace
Located in Naples, FL
Both sides of this ancient Byzantine coin (Kōnstantinos X, Follis, Constantinopolis mint, AD 1059-1067) can be showcased in this 22k yellow gold spinner/reversible pendant. Coin pendant is on a solid 22k yellow gold 18 inch rolo chain necklace. Rare and unique ancient coin displayed...
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15th Century and Earlier American Byzantine Antique Chain Necklaces

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22k Gold, Bronze, Gold, Yellow Gold

Cuban Link Yellow Gold Chain Necklace, French
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This retro vintage 14 karat yellow gold Cuban link chain necklace is made with high-quality Italian craftsmanship, variable chain width, and is ...
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Late 20th Century French Retro Chain Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Aletto Brothers Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Marine Link Necklace
Located in Weston, MA
Known for their fine lapidary skills and expert workmanship, Aletto Brothers has crafted this substantial gold necklace of lapis lazuli-set marine links, connected by round polished ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 9k Yellow Gold Fancy Link Chain Necklace
Located in NEWARK, GB
A vintage gold chain is such an important staple for all jewellery collections, this gorgeous vintage, 70s era 9kt yellow gold fancy link Chain necklace...
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Late 20th Century British Retro Chain Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chain Rope Necklace All Hand-Knitted
Located in Astoria, NY
S. Georgios hand-knitted Rope Necklace is made from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold Threads and Black Rhodium and decorative beads. This rope necklace is very different and you can wear i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Yellow Gold

French 1960s 18 Karat Rose Gold Filed Convict Mesh Chain Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Chain in 18 karat rose gold, eagle head hallmark. Chain in massive gold, it is formed of a filed convict mesh which closes with a spring ring. Length : 45,5 cm, width : 3,5 mm approx...
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1960s French Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

14k Solid Gold Cross Diamond Necklace Cross Charm Pendant Religious Necklace
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cross Diamond Necklace in 14k Yellow Gold / White Gold / Rose Gold. Delicate dainty cross charm necklace with natural diamond set in 14k solid gold. This modern minimalist necklace ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Byzantine Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Mesh Knot Necklace
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Yellow Gold Mesh Knot Necklace. This lovely necklace features a knot on the bottom with two dangling pieces of the chain with a smooth shiny diagonal end cap on ...
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1980s Unknown Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Turquoise, Onyx, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Retrò Necklace
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). PS: THIS POLICY IS NOT APPLICABLE ...
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1950s Italian Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Onyx, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Edouard Rambaud Paris Extra Long Gilt Metal Pendant Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning extra-long Edouard Rambaud Paris medallion necklace was a Byzantine revival-inspired design. The gilded metal heavy worked chain is all carved and textured with a satin...
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1980s French Byzantine Vintage Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Rarely Seen "Handmade" Italian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Chain Link Necklace
Located in Troy, MI
Beautiful handcrafted Italian 18k gold ribbed textured, oval cable link chain necklace with a secure lobster clasp looks perfect on it's own and also fabulous layered with other piec...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Byzantine Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Kenneth Jay Lane Gold Jeweled Cross Pendant Long Necklace, Pave Crystals, KJL
Located in Milford, DE
Stunning golden pendant rope necklace from Kenneth Jay Lane! The large statement cross is decorated with colorful crystals Necklace is 27.5 inches aro...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Chain Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

Vintage Dollar Coin Rose Gold Vermeil Sterling Silver Curb Link Chain Necklace
Located in Oakton, VA
18K Rose Gold Vermeil on 925 Solid Sterling Silver Genuine Vintage Coins Great Value Chain Length 19 inches
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2010s American Retro Chain Necklaces

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold

Vintage Diamond Cartier Panthère Brick Link 18 Karat Yellow Gold Collar Necklace
Located in London, GB
A vintage diamond Cartier Panthère brick link 18 karat yellow gold collar necklace. The necklace comprises of a triple row of Cartier's classic flat solid brick style links in 18 k...
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Early 2000s European Retro Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Silver Chain with 24K Beads by Kurtulan of Istanbul, Turkey, 35"
Located in Bozeman, MT
Sterling chain with 24K on SS Beaded Chain Necklace by Kurtulan, Fashion Jewelry 35" (wraps twice around neck) ABOUT KURTULAN JEWELLERY OF INSTANBUL, TURKEY: Kurtulan jewellery manufacturing company is based in Istanbul Turkey. They produce hand made pieces inspired from Anatolian civilizations using 24k gold. Kurtulan participates in HKTDC and HKCEC Hong Kong, JCK Las Vegas, JA New York, JCK and GJX Tucson, Istanbul Jewellery...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Chain Necklaces

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Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

French 1960s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Y Mesh Chain
Located in Poitiers, FR
Chain in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Type mesh : flat rectangular. Dimensions : Length : 53 cm approximately. Width : 2,7 mm approximately. Clasp : spring ring. Total ...
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1960s French Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

14k Solid Gold Diamond Cross Necklace Delicate Cross Necklace
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Cross Necklace is made of 14k solid gold. Available in three colors of gold: Yellow Gold / Rose Gold / White Gold. 11 round cut diamonds set t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Byzantine Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Domenico Ganazzin 1970 Retro Modern Geometric Long Chain in 18kt Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Geometric textured retro-modern chain designed by Domenico Ganazzin. Beautiful chain with retro modernist, created in Vicenza Italy at the atelier of Domenico Ganazzin, back in the...
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1960s Italian Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage CHANEL 1981 Faux Pearl & Red Gripoix Long Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The necklace is by Chanel The piece is from 1981. The necklace is red Gripoix with Faux Pearls. The necklace is 57” long. The necklace weighs 80.9 grams
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20th Century American Retro Chain Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Vermeil

Retro Gold 26 Carat Oval Gem Stone 88 Grams Necklace & Bracelet Set, circa 1980
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Magnificent Retro 14k Yellow Gold Necklace & Bracelet SET. The piece is set with 26 carats (approximate) of oval citrine, amethyst, and peridots. Circa 1980. The Necklace is 24" inc...
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1980s Unknown Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces

Materials

Citrine, Peridot, Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold

14 Kt Yellow Gold Chain Necklace with "Morning Star"
Located in Roma, RM
Beautiful pendant with 14kt gold chain. Depicted a star and motherhood. Star measure 1,7" (4,5cm) Necklace length 17,7" (45cm). “Whoever you are, in this sea that is the world, yo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Retro Chain Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

French, 1950s, 18 Karat Yellow Gold Thick Jaseron Mesh Chain
Located in Poitiers, FR
Chain in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head and rhinoceros head hallmarks. Antique chain in gold, it presents a full thick jaseron mesh. The clasp is a spring ring. Length : 52 cm, thi...
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1950s French Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

1960s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cube Mesh Long Chain
Located in Poitiers, FR
Chain in 18 karat yellow gold. Type mesh : cube mesh. Dimensions : Length : 71 cm approximately. Width : 1 mm approximately. Clasp : ring with spring....
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1960s French Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Spritzer and Fuhrmann 18Kt Gold Necklace with 3.10 Cts in Diamonds and Coral
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional necklace designed by Spritzer & Fuhrmann. Very handsome and elegant piece from the mid-century period, circa 1960's. Surely, this is a one-of-a-kind necklace, crafted in...
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1960s Dutch Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Coral, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1950s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Double Row Rectangular Mesh Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
Necklace in 18 karat yellow gold. Antique necklace, it consists of 2 rows of links of rectangular shape. The clasp is a spring ring. Length : 43,5 cm approximately, width of the link...
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1950s French Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Oval Link Necklace
Located in Princeton, NJ
Vintage 18K yellow gold 34 inch oval link necklace. The necklace has a box clasp and a textured finish. The necklace weighs 186dwt., circa 1970s.
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1970s Retro Vintage Chain Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Henry Perichon Gilded Bronze Choker Necklace with Turquoise Blue Cabochons
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lovely Henry Perichon (aka Henry), Medieval revival bronze metal choker necklace. Three gilded bronze elements in an antique Middle-Age design influence ornate with turquoise blue poured glass cabochons. The gilded bronze chain with hook closing clasp, are brand signature of Henry jewelry. There is no visible signature on this piece. The pieces created by Henry for the movie industries are rarely signed. Measurements: The necklace's total length is 20.47 in. (52 cm) - the width is 1.38 in. long (3.5 cm) - each element is 1.50 in. wide (3.8 cm) x 1.38 in. high (3.5 cm). About: Henri Perichon...
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1950s French Medieval Vintage Chain Necklaces

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Chain Necklaces

Vintage chain necklaces can make a statement on their own. What’s better than eye-catching chains of yellow gold or subtle silver to accessorize with everything from a designer evening dress to a comfortable sweatshirt?

Personal ornament in general has been around for eons. Ancient Egyptians designed jewelry and wore necklaces, rings and other accessories, and the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber in 1922 had the greatest impact on Art Deco jewelry. When chain necklaces first took on some visibility in ancient civilizations, these items weren’t exactly democratic.

Chain necklaces were accessories that were relegated strictly to royal families and the upper class. In ancient times, pendant necklaces conferred prestige, for example. Wealthy Greeks and Romans opted for gold and silver necklaces that featured ornate pendants and semiprecious stones. By the Renaissance period, the pendant had replaced the brooch as the most worn type of jewelry. Pendant necklaces were commonplace, or pendants were simply strung on long gold chains.

Thankfully, jewelry became more accessible over time. And trends have come and gone, but the popularity of chain necklaces today owes in part to hip-hop culture. Big, chunky gold chains and diamond necklaces were the order of the day in publicity shoots and on album covers for rappers in the early 1980s onward, and a gold chain is still a mainstay in the ever-evolving and broadening hip-hop culture as we know it.

In our modern era, a number of chain-link necklaces are trending, worn alone or layered. The stylish links that have passed the test of time include oval links, paper-clip chains and more. The best way to discover your perfect fit is to zero in on a particular name and type of link.

While it was once key to accessorizing for a formal event, a vintage chain necklace now adds a fresh dynamic to any outfit at any time of day. Find yours on 1stDibs.

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